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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.79, 23,321.48 and 10,188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.79, 23,321.48 and 10,188.15 is: 14,053.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.79 : 23,321.48 = 10,188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.79/23,321.48 = 10,188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.79x = 23,321.48 × 10,188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.79x = 237,602,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,602,685.52/16,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,053.69

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